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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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